Dongguan Yinyan Electric Tech RTF 280 Multicopter User Manual

Dongguan Yinyan ElectricTech. Ltd. 280 Multicopter Users Manual

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Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com１Instruction Manual V1.0RTF
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com２Thanks for purchased Nighthawk Pro. Please follow the instruction manual to install and configure your Nighthawk Pro.This instruction manual need to complement with configuration software user instruction to configure Nighthawk Pro.Please refer to this link to learn more. “http://www.yinyanmodel.com/en/DownList.asp”IndexIndex..................................................................................................................................................................................... ２Disclaimer.....................................................................................................................................................................２Warnings....................................................................................................................................................................... ３Certifications.................................................................................................................................................................３Features Highlight................................................................................................................................................................ ３Specifications........................................................................................................................................................................４In the Box..............................................................................................................................................................................４Required Tools and Equipments.......................................................................................................................................... ６Installation Steps...................................................................................................................................................................６Step 1 Preparation.........................................................................................................................................................６Step 2 Driver and Configuration Software Installation................................................................................................６1、Install Driver.................................................................................................................................................６2、Install Configuration Software....................................................................................................................... ６Step 3 Receiver Connection......................................................................................................................................... ７Receiver and Flight Controller Connection (ARF model ONLY).......................................................................７Step 4 How to use Baseflight Configurator................................................................................................................. ７1、Flight Controller and Configurator................................................................................................................ ７2、Flight Controller Setting (Basic).................................................................................................................... ７Accelerometer and Magnetometer Calibration.................................................................................................... ７Step 5 Installation..................................................................................................................................................... １０Video Transmitter Channel...............................................................................................................................１１Step 6 Test flight....................................................................................................................................................１１Step 7 Upgrade Accessories Installation.................................................................................................................. １１Nighthawk Pro.................................................................................................................................................................. １３Main Control Board..........................................................................................................................................................１４ESC Instruction.................................................................................................................................................................１５Flight Controller Instruction.............................................................................................................................................１５Transmitter Joystick Command........................................................................................................................................１５Frequently Asked Questions.............................................................................................................................................１５Appendix...........................................................................................................................................................................１６DisclaimerPlease read the disclaimer carefully before using the product. By using this product, you hereby agree to thisdisclaimer and signify that you have read them fully. This product is not suitable for people under age of 18.Our product is design for FPV enthusiasts, with open source flight controller and open source electronic speed
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com３controller, to satisfy the constant update and upgrade with FPV enthusiasts' need.Please read the instruction manual and warnings carefully, make sure battery charged and power connections aregood during flights. Do NOT fly around crowds, children, animals or objects. Emax accepts no liability for damage(s) orinjuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product.Warnings1、Please following the instruction manual to install and operate Nighthawk Pro2、Do NOT use Nighthawk Pro while drunk, taking drugs, dizziness, fatigues, nausea and any other conditions no matterphysically or mentally that could impair your ability.3、Must fly in safe zone (Area larger than 2500 square meter)4、Do NOT modify or overload the system with inappropriate parts or accessories.5、Do NOT fly at severe weather conditions (Such as wind speeds exceeding 10m/s, snow, rain, thunder and fog)6、Do NOT fly in high-electromagnetic environment.CertificationsNighthawk have certified by CE, RoHs.Features Highlight1．Independent designed solid, durable and stable frame, centroid and center of gravity are same even battery installed2．Prebuilt frame and extra accessories, Built with powerful EMAX power system and open source flightcontroller to ensure power and customizable (RTF model can fly after battery and propellers installed)3．The sturdy copter frame has extensive flight test and endurance test.4． Bright COB rear LED, different LED color can use distinguish copters when group flying (LED powerconsumption is 4W, which might decrease flying times.)5．All in one design to combine ESC, BEC, and flight controller for easy installation and easyreplacement. Plug and play motor, easy for swapping motor and no soldering needed.7． Independent. Independent ESC and flight controller and power supply. ESC switch to perform singleESC calibration and boot pad to perform software and firmware upgrade.8． Flight controller use 32bit ARM micro processor, fast process speed to ensure fast respond9． Gyroscope, magnetometer, and accelerometer and barometer expansion port. With CPPM receiver GPS feature canbe enable. (GPS module sold separately)10． Support ANGLE, HORIZON, HEADFREE, MAG, HEADADJ ...etc modes.11． Support RC Input: standard signal, CPPM (PPM SUM) signal, PWM singal.12． Low voltage monitoring and low voltage warning. (Buzzer sold separately)13． Use EMAX 12A ESC, support open source BLHeli and ONESHOT feature; flight controller is basedon NAZE32 Skyline32, support open source configurator Baseflight and Cleanflight14． Extra power output and power output switch for LED expansion.
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com４SpecificationsIn the Box1. User Manual2. Nighthawk ProRTF Assembly drawingARF Assembly drawingModelSize & WeightARFRTFPackage（L*W*H）310*300*100（mm）470*300*100（mm）Nighthawk （L*W*H）252mm*260mm*75mm252mm*260mm*75mmWeight（g）Outer packing box: 295g, Innerholder: 180gOuter packing box: 445g, innerholder: 240gFlight weight (g)440g (Not included Battery)420g(Not included Battery)
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com５3. AccessoriesAccessories ARF and RTF both includedAccessories TypeAccessories NameQTYA、PropellerCW Propellers2PCSCCW Propellers2PCSB、Battery &wireaccessoriesBatteryaccessoriesBattery Strap1PCVelcro1PCReceiver wireaccessoriesReceiver wire mesh (ARFpreassembled)1PCC、Chassis Accessories8Pin PVC Connector (ARFpreassembled)1PC6 Pin PVC Connector1PC5 Pin PVC Connector1PC2Pin PVC Connector (Red & Brown)1PC2Pin PVC Connector (Orange &Red)1PCD、Video accessoriesAntenna1PCE、Flight controller accessoriesCable1PCF、Receiver AccessoriesReceiver antenna base1PCG、MOBIUS accessoriesMOBIUS Plate1PCShock absorber5PCSRTF AccessoriesARF AccessoriesAccessoriesTypeAccessories NameQTYAccessoriesTypeAccessories NameQTYH、MotorAccessoriesInclined motor mountingbase4PCSK、CameraAccessoriescamera mounting plate1PCSM2.5*8 screw17PCSM2.3*6.5Self tap screw5PCSI、CameraAccessoriescamera mounting plate1PCL、AccessoriesM3*18 screw1PCM2.5*8 Nylon screw5PCSM3*10 screw1PCM2.5 Nylon nuts5PCSM3*8 screw1PCJ.AccessoriesM3*18 screw1PCM3*6 screw1PCM3*10 screw1PCM2.5*8 screw1PCM3*8 screw1PCM3*8 Self tap screw1PCM3*6 screw1PCM3*6 Self tap screw1PCM3*8 Self tap screw1PCM2.5*6 Self tap screw1PCM3*6 Self tap screw1PCM3*6 steel screw1PCM2.5*6 Self tap screw1PCM2.5*8 nylon screw1PCM2.3*6.5 Self tap screw1PCM3*6 nylon screw1PCM3*6 steel screw1PCM2.5 nylon nut1PCM3 nyloc nut1PCM3 nyloc nut1PCM3*6 nylon screw1PC
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com６Required Tools and Equipments1、Battery with XT60 connector (Suggested battery size: 3-4S 1300-2200mah 35C) For fly safety andmain board power range, please use propellers 5-6inches under 3S and propellers 5inches under 4S.2、1.5MM, 2.0MM, 2.5MM hex driver, tweezers, needle nose pliers, scissors, etc...3、Computer or Laptop4、Monitor and/or goggles.5、Transmitter (ARF model ONLY)Installation StepsStep 1 PreparationTake out the frame from the package and put it on a horizontal plane (like table). Plug it to computer by USB cable.Step 2 Driver and Configuration Software Installation1、Install DriverPlease install the the drive program to your computer if you donot have it already.（1） Please choose the compatible driver for your computer, linkhttp://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/pages/usbtouartbridgevcpdrivers.aspx（2） Install the drive program on your computer.（3）Please switch the ESC switch to ON（4）Connect flight controller to computer with Micro USB cable（5）Follow steps to install the driver.2、Install Configuration Software（1）Please install Google chrome web browser.（2）Open Google Chrome web browser, go to "Chrome Web Store" and search BaseFlight - Configurator.（3）Add " BaseFlight - Configurator" App.Note: Installing Cleanflight Configurator is similar to Baseflight Configurator, we will not discuss it in this manual
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com７Step 3 Receiver ConnectionReceiver and Flight Controller Connection (ARF model ONLY)Reciver 8Pin Cable RC Input ConnectorStep 4 How to use Baseflight ConfiguratorOnly Baseflight Configurator will be discuss below. If customer use Cleanflight components, please downloadcleanflight configurator to configure you Cleanflight controller.Note: RTF version only need to follow the accelerometer and magnetometer calibration and ESC calibration. ARF willneed to follow the accelerometer and magnetometer calibration, ESC calibration, Mode selection and transmittercalibration.1、Flight Controller and Configurator（1）Please switch the ESC switch to ON（2）Connect flight controller to computer with Micro USB cable, blue light will lit on flight controller and start selfchecking. (Please refer to Appendix - Self checking light status)（3）In Baseflight Configurator App, select COM port and Baud Rate（4）Click "Connect", flight controller and configurator and connected when the button change to green.2、Flight Controller Setting (Basic)Accelerometer and Magnetometer Calibration
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com８Please select "SETUP"①Calibrate Accelerometer②Calibrate Magnetometer（1）Calibrate Accelerometer: Place board or frame on leveled surface, then select "Calibrate Accelerometer", once theaccelerometer calibration is complete, date will be save automatically. Note: Starting or ending accelerometercalibration will be shown in the message display. (Make sure not to move the board or frame during calibration)（2）Calibrate Magnetometer: Select "Calibrate Magnetometer", make sure to rotate the board or frame 360 degree in allaxis within 30sec (rotate axis included: Roll axis, pitch axis and yaw axis). Note: Starting or ending magnetometercalibration will be shown in the message display.ESC CalibrationPlease make sure to REMOVE PROPELLERS before perform ESC Calibration！（1）Please select "Configuration", change Maximum Throttle to 2000 and save（2）Please select "Motor Testing"①Please check the box for Motor Test②Move the master slider to MAXIMUM（3）Power the unit, after the MAXIMUM throttle confirmation sound (BEEP- BEEP-) move the slider to minimum andwait for the MINIMUM throttle confirmation sound (long BEEP----), then you will hear the confirmation of battery cell(if you using 3 cell battery it will (BEEP-, BEEP-,BEEP), once the unit is ready confirmation sound（“♪1 2 3”). ESCcalibration is completed.
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com９Mode Selections（1）Please select "Mode Selection①Modes: ARM, ANGLE, HORIZON, MAG, HEADFREE, HEADADJ, BEEPER, OSD SW, etc... Some modeswill not appear unless sensor is connected. Ex: If barometer is not connected to the flight controller, the altitudemode will not display in the list.②AUX Channel Select for Modes.（2）AUX Channel for Modes: Select desired AUX channel for mode, then check the box and save the settingby click the "SAVE" at right bottom corner. When mode is selected by switch the AUX channel, selectedmode name will highlighted green, other will highlighted red on the screen.Red LED (Mode indictor) will lit. Some mode need to be select at the same time to function correctly.Copter TestingPlease make sure to REMOVE PROPELLERS before perform ESC Calibration！（1）Connect receiver and flight controller（2）Please select "Raw Sensor Data"（3）Rotate copter to check all sensor are correct (sensor data should change according to copterrotation)（4）Please select "Motor Testing"（5）Turn on transmitter（6）Connect battery to power on the copter（7）Use transmitter to arm motor, flight controller light indicator will turn green. Arm and disarm motor are shownbelow (Mode 2 transmitter as example below)（8）Move throttle stick up（9）Use transmitter stick to control pitch, roll and yaw, observe the motor power bar under "Motor Testing". Make surethe motor power bar are change according to transmitter stick.（10）Test motor direction: Use a piece of paper to touch the motor to check the motor direction (Motor direction shouldbe the same as figure shown below) Please be careful and only move the motor little by little while checking motordirection.
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com１０Step 5 InstallationCaution:1Because the power cannot tranmit in time, to avoid video transmitter burnt out, ,please install the antenna before power on when testing and using video tranmitter.②This light is high-heating to ensure the brightness. Please donot touch when using itor may be scalded. Caution high temperature!After all testing completed, disconnect microUSB and disconnect battery.（1）Place velcro to frame (about center of gravity of the frame, depend on battery size, battery can be placed inside thecopter frame or above the copter frame) See Fig 1.（2）Place receiver behind the camera on the middle board, stay away from the video transmission antenna.（3）Place receiver antenna into receiver antenna base, and install receiver antenna base to the frame. (There are 2 waysto install the receiver antenna, customer can choose the best way depend on receiver size) See Fig2, Fig3 and Fig4.（4）Please install video transmitter antenna to video transmitter. See Fig 2.（5）Please install propeller to motors (Beware of the CW and CCW propellers) M1 and M4 are CCW propellers,M2 and M3 are CW propellers.（6）Please remove camera cover and turn on monitor and/or power goggle.（7）Connect battery to power copter, and switch the video transmitter power to ON and check videofeed from monitor and/or goggle.（8）Please adjust camera lens focus to best image quality.Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3Fig 4 Fig 5
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com１１Video Transmitter ChannelVideo transmitter channel switches are located at the bottom and rear of the copter, channel can be change tocorresponding channel to monitor and/or goggle.Step 6 Test flightAfter completion of copter installation and testing, please place copter in the center of the test flight field, turn ontransmitter then connect the battery to power copter. (If needed, switch the LED power to ON to power LED) Flightcontroller light will turn to solid blue, and motor will sound one long "beep----", then short "beep-" (number of short"beep" depends on battery cell), then sound（“♪1 2 3”), and wait for copter self checking to complete. Aftercopter self checking completed, please make sure nothing around the copter within 5m before armingmotors. (Please refer to Appendix - Self checking light status)Note:Please test the distance between radio and video transmitter before testing to make sure the actual distance betweenradio and video transmitter in your flight aera, for the electromagnetism will influence the distance between radio andvideo transmitter.Step 7 Upgrade Accessories InstallationInclined Camera Mounting Plate Installation（1）Place camera to inclined camera mounting plate（2）Use M2.3X6.5mm self tap screw to secure the camera（3）Remove top board（4）Insert camera with inclined mounting plate to the middle board（5）Install the top board with M3.0X6.0mm screw with hex driver.
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com１２Camera Mounting Plate Installation（1）Place camera to camera mounting plate（2）Use M2.5X8.0mm nylon screws and M2.5 nylon nut to secure the camera.（3）Remove top board（4）Insert camera with mounting plate to the middle board（5）Install the top board with M3.0X6.0mm screw with hex driver.MOBIUS Accessories InstallationInclined Motor Mounting Base（1）Install motor to inclined motor mounting base. (Please install the M1-M4 motor to the corresponding position,M1-M4 is indicated at the motor base)（2）Use M3x6mm steel screws to secure the motors（3）Install inclined motor mounting plate to the motor arm plate.（4）Use M2.5x8mm stainless steel screw to secureAfter installation completed, all motors should be inclined to the same angle. If any motor is not level, check motor andmotor mount.M1 Install Motor inclined mout M2 Install Motor inclined mout
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com１３M3 Install Motor inclined mout M4 Install Motor inclined moutInstall motorsNighthawk Pro
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com１４Main Control Board①Power Input. Support 2-4S Lipo battery (To ensure flight safety, use 5-6inches propellers for 3S battery and 5 inchespropellers for 4S battery).②Power Output. Supply external power for LED, Video TX, etc..③Power Output Switch. Control power output and output voltage is the same as input voltage (Default set to OFF)④FPV Camera Connector. Please use filter to reduce video signal noise when power and signal are connected.⑤MicroUSB Connector. Use microUSB cable to upgrade and configure flight controller.⑥ESC Switch. When ESC switches to OFF, single ESC testing and calibration can be performd through ESC inspectionconnector. When ESC switches to ON, copter can flight normally. (Default set to ON)⑦ESC Inspection Connector. Connector are set to GND, +5V，M1, M2, M3,M4 ESC signal. (Please refer to Appendix- ESC Calibration)⑧Buzzer Connector. (Please refer to Appendix - Buzzer)⑨LED Indicator. Starting from the right, Blue LED-Power Indicator, Red LED-Mode Indicator and Green LED-StatusIndicator.⑩Bootloader Pads. Bootloader pad is used for firmware update (Please refer to Appendix - Bootloader Mode).⑪Battery Inspection Port. If buzzer is connected, buzzer will sound when minimum cell voltage is reach. (Please referto Appendix - Low Cell Voltage Monitoring)⑫RC Input Connector/GPS Connector. For CPPM receiver, CH1 is CPPM receiver signal pin. From right: GND，+5V，CH1(AIL), CH2(ELE), CH3(THR), CH4(RUD), CH5(AUX1), CH6(AUX2)If GPS feature is enable, CH3 and CH4 are GPS Signal Pin（CH3：TX，CH4：RX）. If use CPPM receiver, CH5 andCH6 are not used. If use standard receiver, CH1(AIL), CH2(ELE), CH5(THR), CH6(RUD).⑬SWD Port.⑭Sensor Board. Included gyro, compass and accelerometer expansion port.⑮Motor Connector. M1 - M4 Motor Connector
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com１５ESC InstructionNighthawk Pro is using EMAX 12A All in one ESC. For more info, please visit "http://www.yinyanmodel.com/en/DownList.asp " to download manual.Note: To calibrate single ESC, make sure to switch ESC SWITCH to OFF (Please refer to Appendix - ESC Calibration)Flight Controller InstructionNighthawk Pro flight controller is based on NAZE Skyline32 hardware. For more info, please visit "http://www.yinyanmodel.com/en/DownList.asp" to download manual or search NAZE flight controller on the web.Transmitter Joystick CommandTransmitter Joystick Command (Mode 2 transmitter as example below)Frequently Asked Questions2After power, flight controller indictor not lit on, but ESC indicator lit, please check if ESC switch is switch to ON2After connected microUSB to computer and flight controller, if the flight controller LED light are not on, pleasecheck if the computer has installed the driver, check ESC SWITCH is switched to ON position and check ifmicroUSB connection.③If copter motor sound“beep-、beep-、beep-”after connected the battery, please redo ESC Calibration.④If green LED light flashing and motor not able to arm, please redo Accelerometer Calibration⑤If copter cannot lift off the ground, please check battery voltage.⑥If motor arm but motor is not spinning, please check connection between motor and ESC.⑦If no video feed on monitor or goggle, please check video transmitter and receiver channel are tuned to the samechannel and power output switch for video transmitter to switch to ON.⑧If LED light is not on, please check power output switch for LED light is switched to On and makesure connection are secured.⑨If copter is drifting in roll and/or pitch axis, please redo Accelerometer Calibration or use Acc
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com１６Trim Sticks command to tune accelerometer.⑩If copter is not moving in correct direction, please redo Magnetometer Calibration.AppendixESC CalibrationTo calibrate single ESC:①Switch ESC SWITCH to OFF positon.②Calibrate M1 ESC: Since 3pin connector of M1 have BEC, connect M1 connector directly into THR onthe receiver. Connector and Receiver connection see below:Receiver 6Pin cable ESC calibration port③Calibrate M2 ESC: Since M2 connector have no BEC, connect M2 connector directly into THR on receiverand connect M1 connector into other channels to supply power for receiver. Connector and Receiverconnection see below:Receiver 6Pin cable ESC calibration port④Calibrate M3 and M4 ESC: Same as Calibrate M2 ESC (instead of M2 use M3 and M4)BuzzerTo ensure buzzer to sound while battery voltage is low, connect buzzer and buzzer connector then make sure batteryinspection connector is connected with battery and enable buzzer and battery voltage monitoring in the"Configuration". Buzzer connection see below:Buzzer 2Pin cable Buzzer ConnectorBattery Voltage MonitoringTo enable battery voltage monitoring, connect battery with battery inspection connector then enable battery voltagemonitoring in the "Configuration" Please make sure positive and negative connection, otherwise reverse polarity will
Nighthawk Pro www.emaxmodel.com１７damage the main controller board. Battery inspection connection see below:2Pin cable Battery InspectionSelf Checking Light StatusRed LED and Green LED flashing ->Red LED flashing, Green LED off->Red LED off, Green LED flash couple timethen off (if Red LED off then solid, mean flight mode is engaged) ->Self Checking Completed.Bootloader ModeEntering Bootloader Mode:（1）Using a tweezers or metal tool to short connect the “BOOT” pad on the control board.（2）Power the control board by USB, only POWER light will on at this time. Then disconnect the “BOOT” pad. Ifduring this period the other 2 lights lit or cannot continue to the next step, please repeat the operation.（3）Next perform firmware update.Safety first, make sure to fly in safe zone ! This product is not suitable for people under age of 18.Happy Flying!!
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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